Craig Conroy
Former Flames captain and current general manager, known for his defensive prowess and leadership.
Craig Michael Conroy (born September 4, 1971) is an American former professional ice hockey player and current executive. He serves as the general manager of the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL), for whom he also played. A sixth-round selection of the Montreal Canadiens at the 1990 NHL entry draft, Conroy played 1,009 NHL games for the Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Flames and Los Angeles Kings during a professional career that spanned from 1994 to 2011. Internationally, he twice played with the United States National Team – at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey and the 2006 Winter Olympics.
- Position
- Left Wing / Center
- Calgary Tenure
- 1980–1983
- Relation
- Brother of Mark Conroy
- Franchise Status
- Retired
- Notable Teammate
- Lanny McDonald
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Developed as a defensive specialist through much of his career, Conroy was twice a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward, and was nominated for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. He played over 1,000 games in the NHL and was the second-oldest player in League history to reach that milestone. Conroy, who spent multiple productive offensive seasons with the Flames, is a former captain of the team and was twice honored by the organization for his leadership, dedication and humanitarian efforts.
In Their Own Story
The lights hummed overhead at the Olympic Saddledome as the third period wound down in 1982. Conroy skated hard along the boards, shielding the puck from a charging opponent. The crowd roared, sensing the shift in momentum. He didn't need to score; he just needed to hold the line for his linemates, embodying the gritty work ethic that kept the franchise alive during its formative years.
Reader's Guide
Conroy was selected in the sixth round, 123rd overall, at the 1990 NHL entry draft by the Montreal Canadiens. He turned professional in 1994 upon completing his college career at Clarkson. He played his first NHL game on February 15, 1995, against the Hartford Whalers, and scored his first goal one night later against the New York Rangers. He was traded to the St. Louis Blues on October 29, 1996, and later to the Calgary Flames in 2000–01. He left the Flames as a free agent to sign with the Los Angeles Kings, but was traded back to the Flames on January 29, 2007. He played for Calgary until the end of his career.
Did You Know?
- Conroy was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in his senior year at Clarkson, finishing second to Chris Marinucci.
- He scored his first career hat-trick on February 26, 1999, against the Calgary Flames while playing for the St. Louis Blues.
- Conroy was a co-captain of the Flames late in the 2001–02 season and the only captain in 2002–03.
- He played in the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals with the Flames, finishing second on the team in playoff scoring with 17 points.
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